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We remember Arthur Burchett
We remember Arthur Burchett
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Louisa Burchett
Source:5484530
1876
1878
sibling
Edwin Burchett
Source:5482989
1878
1882
sibling
William Burchett
Source:5482989
1882
1884
sibling
Thomas Burchett
Source:5482989
1884
1887
sibling
George Burchett
Source:5482989
1887
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:5482989
5th April 1891
1891
location
Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5482989
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Colin Burchett
Source:5482990
1893
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:5482990
31st March 1901
1901
location
Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5482990
31st March 1901
1908
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:5484532
10th June 1908
1909
events
Service In Egypt
Active Service
Egypt
Source:5484532
1909 - 1911
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:5484586
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
7882
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:5484530
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Tower of London, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5484586
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
Royal Mail
Elstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5484530
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:602627
12th August 1914 - 14th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:5482992
14th September 1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
7882
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:5484530
1914
death
Killed in Action
at la Cour de Soupir during the 1st Battle of the Aisne
la Cour de Soupir farm, Aisne
France
Source:7266581
Source:602627
14th September 1914
burial
Vailly, Aisne
la Cour de Soupir farm, nr Soupir, Aisne
France
I.F.3
Source:602627
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Burchett |
| Source | 602627 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Pot Common, Elstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Tower of London, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7882 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7882 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Burchett | father | ||
| Eliza Pullen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Burchett | brother | 1878 | |
| William Burchett | brother | 1882 | |
| Thomas Burchett | brother | 1884 | |
| George Burchett | brother | 1887 | |
| Colin Burchett | brother | 1893 | |
| Louisa Burchett | sister | 1876 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1890-04-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lee811 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lee811 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Lee811 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk | Lee811 | |
| Lest We Forget, A Family Memorial Website. | Lee811 | |
| Postmen In The Trenches | Lee811 | |
| Aisne 1914: The Dawn of Trench Warfare | Lee811 | |
| Le Mémorial Virtuel du Chemin des Dames | Lee811 | |
| Find A Grave | Lee811 |
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